2011 Honda Stream vs. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder
To start off, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is newer by 1 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 2011 Honda Stream. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 2011 Honda Stream would be higher. At 4,000 cc (6 cylinders), 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (266 HP @ 5600 RPM) has 112 more horse power than 2011 Honda Stream. (154 HP @ 6500 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder should accelerate faster than 2011 Honda Stream. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder weights approximately 532 kg more than 2011 Honda Stream. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 2012 Nissan Pathfinder is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 2012 Nissan Pathfinder. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2011 Honda Stream, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 2012 Nissan Pathfinder (390 Nm @ 4000 RPM) has 198 more torque (in Nm) than 2011 Honda Stream. (192 Nm @ 4000 RPM). This means 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2011 Honda Stream. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder has automatic transmission and 2011 Honda Stream has manual transmission. 2011 Honda Stream will offer better control over acceleration and deceleration in addition to better fuel efficiency overall. 2012 Nissan Pathfinder will be easier to drive especially in heavy traffic.
Compare all specifications:
| 2011 Honda Stream | 2012 Nissan Pathfinder | |
| Make | Honda | Nissan |
| Model | Stream | Pathfinder |
| Year Released | 2011 | 2012 |
| Body Type | Minivan | SUV |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 1998 cc | 4000 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 4 cylinders | 6 cylinders |
| Engine Type | in-line | V |
| Valves per Cylinder | 4 valves | 4 valves |
| Horse Power | 154 HP | 266 HP |
| Engine RPM | 6500 RPM | 5600 RPM |
| Torque | 192 Nm | 390 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4000 RPM | 4000 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline - Premium | Gasoline |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | 5-speed automatic |
| Number of Seats | 7 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 5 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1476 kg | 2008 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4580 mm | 4884 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1700 mm | 1849 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1600 mm | 1829 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2730 mm | 2850 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 55 L | 80 L |
